World leaders congratulate Indian PM Modi on historic win

The Statesman

24th May, 2019 10:28:51

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP scripting history on Thursday by sweeping the Lok Sabha elections and crossing the 300-mark, congratulatory messages started pouring in from home and beyond.

World leaders congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his landslide victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates PM @narendramodi on the electoral victory under his leadership.

Congratulatory message from a close friend and neighbour! In a letter, President of Sri Lanka @MaithripalaS has felicitated PM @narendramodi on the electoral victory.

PM of Sri Lanka @RW_UNP has written to PM @narendramodi congratulating him on the victory at the General Elections and wishing prosperity & well-being to the people of India

From a long standing friend! Russian President Putin has sent a congratulatory message to PM @narendramodi and has confirmed his readiness to work together to build up the full range of bilateral relations and constructive interaction in international affairs.

PM of Japan @AbeShinzo called PM @narendramodi and congratulated him for the victory in the 2019 General Elections. Both leaders reiterated their commitment towards further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

PM of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc has written to PM @narendramodi congratulating him for the victory at the elections and looked forward to working together to further promote the depth & effectiveness of the relations.

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has sent a congratulatory message to PM @narendramodi for the victory in the elections under his leadership, wishing peace, happiness & prosperity for the people of India.

Wishes from a cherished friend and strategic partner PM of Singapore @leehsienloong has sent a message of congratulations to PM @narendramodi and welcomed India’s deepening engagement in the region.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted, “I congratulate Prime Minister Modi on the electoral victory of BJP and allies. Look forward to working with him for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia.”

President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani tweeted, “Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on a strong mandate from the people of India. The government and the people of Afghanistan look forward to expanding cooperation between our two democracies in pursuit of regional cooperation, peace and prosperity for all of South Asia.”

John Magufuli, President of Tanzania tweeted, “On behalf of the Government and the people of Tanzania, I congratulate Y’r Excellency Narendra Modi on y’r re-election as Prime Minister of India.This indicates the confidence that y’r compatriots have in you. Be assured of our commitment to strengthen our bilateral co-operation”

Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel tweeted, “Congratulations, my friend @Narendramodi, on your impressive election victory! The election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world’s largest democracy. Together we will continue to strengthen the great friendship between India & Israel.